RODIL, JERVIN D.

FINAL OUTPUT IN SOCS 78

BSE-SOCIAL STUDIES-4-2

Empowering the Future: Exploring the DepEd Order No. 88, Series of 2010: A
Reflection Paper

In the pursuit of excellence in the Philippine educational system, the Department

of Education (DepEd) plays a vital role in making educational policies, plans, and
programs in order to promote high quality of education for all students across the country.
DepEd is one of the primary educational agency of Philippine government that supervise
not only public educational institutions but also the private, and one of the commitment of
DepEd in enhancing the education system for private schools in the Philippines is the
formulation of the DepEd Order No. 88, Series of 2010, known as, 2010 Revised Manual
of Regulations for Private Schools in Basic Education. This DepEd Order embodies a
broad framework that governs the operations, standards, and responsibilities of the
private educational institutions.

As an aspiring future teacher, I should be knowledgeable about the various

regulations and policies in education because Philippine educational system is very
complex, and one regulation that I need to be aware of is the DepEd Order No. 88, Series
of 2010. Having thorough understanding of DepEd Order No. 88, it will be able to allow
me as a future teacher to actively participate in the continuous improvement of the
educational system in the Philippines. Also, by being aware of the regulations outlined in
the manual, I will be more knowledgeable about my duties and responsibilities for my
profession, for the school that I am working with, and for the holistic development of my
future students. Furthermore, guided by the regulations in this manual, I can be able to
align my instructional strategies with the prescribed standards, promoting a learning
environment that is not only effective and conducive but also in compliance with the
Philippine educational goals.

On top of that, there are some sections in this manual that caught my attention and
one of them is under the Fundamental State Policies on Education (Section) 4, the
Education For All (EFA). As a future teacher, I play a crucial role in promoting the
Education for All (EFA) policy, and in the future I will be at the forefront of this mission,
serving as one of the key advocates of this policy, breaking down barriers and creating
an inclusive learning environment for all. The EFA policy promotes inclusivity, ensuring
that education is accessible to all, regardless of socio-economic background, gender,
ethnicity, or ability of a particular person. For example, as a future teacher, I will implement
diverse teaching approaches, techniques, and strategies to accommodate different
learning styles, provide additional support to students with special needs, and provide
assistance to students with low socio-economic status. With this example, it fosters a
learning environment that reflects the principles of EFA. Furthermore, another section that
caught my attention is Section 156. Duties of a Students. It is not new that there are
instances in schools that students showing misconduct and bad behaviors. That is why,
as future teacher, I will properly and positively instill to my future students their various
duties in order to foster a sense of responsibility, discipline, and a positive learning
atmosphere. Because, if they understand and fulfill their duties, it will contribute to a well-
functioning educational community. For example, school uniform and dress code
regulations. It is a duty of every student to wear the prescribed attire of school in order to
promote sense of unity within the school. Another example, students are expected to
communicate with their peers, teachers, and other school personnel in a respectful and
polite manner. During class discussions or group activities, students should raise their
hands before speaking, actively listen to others, and avoid using offensive language in
order to promote positive and respectful learning environment.

In conclusion, my journey of becoming a teacher has been enriched by the

knowledge gained in this course Basic School Administration and Management. My
learning experience in this course has been transformative as it provides me a glimpse
of reality in the field of education. It gave me knowledge about the nature of DepEd Order
No. 88, S. 2010 that serve as a guide for me in the complex educational system of our
country. Also, it inspires me to actively contribute to the enhancement of the educational
system of the Philippines, ensuring that the rights and needs of all students are met.
Furthermore, this course made me realize that being a teacher is a great responsibility
because it involves influencing, inspiring, and guiding individuals who will shape the
future. So as I embark on my journey of being a teacher. I will recognize the role that this
gathered knowledge will play in shaping my teaching practices and promote learning
environment where all students have a chance to succeed.